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This ninth volume of the Artefacts series explores how artists have responded to developments in science and technology, past and present. Rather than limiting the discussion to art alone, editors Anne Collins Goodyear and Margaret Weitekamp also asked contributors to consider aesthetics: the scholarly...

This book is aimed primarily at professional jazz drummers wanting to improve the way they play the swing pattern, and swing subdivisions in general. Drummers of any style will benefit from the reading, which includes several tips on practicing, playing with others, and developing a strong internal clock

The Gig Book returns with another volume of crowd-pleasers, this time weaving through the anthemic world of Classic Rock, jam packed with 100 hits from the likes of Tom Petty, Foo Fighter, Iggy Pop and Bruce Springsteen. Presented with melody line arrangements in standard notation, with guitar chord...

This book, which comes with access to online audio, is an essential compilation of songs, solos, and techniques that every mandolin player should know. The book is aimed at beginning and intermediate mandolinists, and contains 40 mandolin solos of all-time favorite Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Gospel...

This guidebook shows owners and dreamers the basics of getting the best sound possible out of their Fender amp with simple and advanced modifications. These include essential and fundamental tips like selecting tubes, capacitors, pots, and other electronic equipment, as well as biasing and setting...

Have you ever wanted to play the piano? This book will give you the tools necessary to accomplish any goal you might have. Using a casual, realistic approach, author Ben Davis gives you tips and tricks that are sure to get you started. Follow the illustrations as you play, and use the step-by-step...

Explore the rich heritage, contemporary culture, and society of the Virgin Islands by delving into its wonderful music. Dale Francis, a resident of the Virgin Islands whose ancestry there dates back to the early 1700s, examines what Africans, Europeans, and Tainos contributed to Virgin Islands...

How To Play The Pocket Harmonica is a concise manual which teaches you to get the most out of your harmonica. Beginning with a little harmonica history, picking your first harmonica and the basics of playing, you will be led step-by-step through to eventually playing in a variety of styles, including...

Recorder From The Beginning: Pupil's Book 1 (2004 Edition) is the full-colour revised edition of John Pitts' best-selling recorder course. The eight extra pages in Book 1 have allowed for some new tunes and rounds, whilst retaining the well-known favourites that have helped to make the scheme...

Well-known classical works for recorder students at all levels of ability, adapted and arranged especially for the recorder. The works are drawn from all periods, including Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern. The author has carefully placed the melodies in the best keys for easy recorder.

A complete guide to the penny whistle for beginning to advanced players. Contains information on modal playing and 56 penny whistle tunes.

Guitar Springboard is an innovative series of tuition guides, allowing you to boost your playing skills and knowledge by concentrating upon key musical areas. In this edition, discover an entire compendium of melodic ideas through an introductory exploration of harmony. By learning how to assemble...

Updated editions to the bestselling series. They have been completely redesigned in colour and new songs have been added. The prices remain the same as the classic original editions. John Pitt's hugely successful Recorder From The Beginning teaching scheme has a straightforward, easy-to-follow approach...

This recorder course by John Pitts is written for 7-11 year olds no previous knowledge of music or recorders is necessary. It is carefully graded with clear explanations at every stage, enouraging children to develop musical skills as well as recorder techniques. The teacher's books include simple...